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Rotary Global Grant Scholarship Applications Now Available

District 6270 is looking for qualified students wishing to study in a graduate program overseas.  District 6270 will award one scholar a $30,000 global grant (aka Ambassadorial Scholarship) for matriculation Fall of 2016 at an overseas campus.  All applicants must hold at least an undergraduate degree OR anticipate graduation from a College or University by Spring 2016.  Qualified applicants are either students at an area college OR a local resident attending school elsewhere in the country - but cannot be children of a Rotarian.  
 
Applications are NOW available on the district website under the "Scholarship" tab.  Completed application deadline is February 1, 2016.  It is helpful if an applicant has identified a local Rotary club as a source of information and guidance and a potential sponsor club.
 
For details and messages from former and our current Global Grant Scholar and the Application, see link:  http://www.rotary6270.org/sitepage/scholarships.
 
CONTACT:  For more information, contact District 6270 Scholarship Chair Karen Plunkett at 414-403-4878 or karenpm@earthlink.net
 
 

Global grants support scholarships for graduate students studying abroad n one of the six areas of focus. Scholarships range from one to four years and therefore can include an entire degree program. Prospective scholars must show proof of admission to the chosen university before the grant will be approved. (Scholars are encouraged to apply to graduate programs during the grant process as well as to find a local Rotary club in the district to act as a sponsor)

The global grant budget must total at least US$30,000, but a scholarship may be a component of a larger grant application — for example, a scholarship plus a humanitarian project.   Details regarding areas of focus, eligibility, process, tips for success and an application can be found on the Rotary district web page: LINK:  http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50114/SitePage/scholarships     (or---  http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50114  and scroll down to Scholarships along right side of page)

 
   …….   Grant process   Deadlines and critical dates for global grant scholarship applicants in District 6270:
 
Dec. 7, 2015   Scholarship application and  information available on Rotary district 6270 website:  http://www.rotary6270.org/SitePage/scholarships.
Feb. 1, 2016  Application deadline:( for matriculation Fall of 2016)
 
Feb 20, 2016 Interviews (mandatory - at Milwaukee War memorial/Art museum or via Skype
Feb. 22, 2016 Successful scholar to be notified 
 
 
Clarification for Rotarians:  The Foundation does not require global grant scholars to carry out ambassadorial duties, but the scholarship sponsors may encourage participation in club events or service projects.  Global grant scholarships are funded using cash and/or the District Designated Fund, matched by the World Fund.   District 6270 process after the successful candidate has been notified:  online submittal GG application will be forwarded to RI for matching funds (with admission letter to chosen university).by end of March.  Receive confirmation of  $30,000 grant 6 weeks after online submittal